What is WWF?

The
Washington
Wildlife Federation (WWF), is an
organization of conservation-minded hunters,
fishers, and outdoor enthusiasts who form a
statewide network for healthy habitats, public
access and outdoor education, advocacy and
action.

We influence state
and federal policies, teach outdoor ethics and
appreciation, and ensure healthy wildlife
populations and habitat for future
generations.

ACCESS:Our board
members are represented on multiple state
advisory councils, advising the State
Department of Fish and Wildlife on conservation
issues and working toward increased public
access. Washington State holds millions of
acres of public lands and we work to increase
public recreational access to these
lands.

EDUCATION:Our
Washington Outdoor Women program is the state’s
most comprehensive outdoor education program
for women, and we are working to expand that to
Eastern Washington and to include their
children! We also work within local
school districts on specific projects related
to clean air and water.

We promote
responsible outdoor recreation, ethical hunting
and fishing, and outdoor skills training. We
were instrumental in starting the Master Hunter
Program, with which we are still
involved.

ADVOCACY:We
work closely with and other conservation
groups and the National Wildlife
Federation to make our conservation voice
heard and our influence more effective at
protecting wildlife habitats. And, with
the Washington Wildlife and Recreation
Coalition, originally formed through work of
the WWF, we co-chair the Washington State
Teaming Coalition to bring Federal resources to
our state.

We also influence state wildlife policies
and planning strategies to address climate
change impacts through our membership on
several Advisory Councils and Technical
Advisory Groups.